Salary $75,000-$90,000 / year

ABOUT THE ROLE

The Insurance Claims Specialist is primarily responsible for coordinating and administering the company's casualty and property insurance claims. The Insurance Claims Specialist will be responsible for the daily management and coordination of Workers' Compensation claims between the third-party claims administrator (TPA) and Operations. The Specialist will work closely with Operations, insurance TPA and various stakeholders to ensure an efficient and comprehensive claims administration process. Company Overview With roots dating to 1891 and 8,500+ employees, MYR Group is a publicly traded holding company of 13 specialty electrical construction companies. MYR Group and our subsidiaries work on large-scale electrical construction projects throughout the U.S. and Canada. We contribute to a clean energy future while fostering a safe, supportive, and inclusive work environment. Our culture is built on shared values and mutual respect, where teamwork and collaboration occur naturally. Throughout our history, we have partnered with utilities, municipalities, commercial clients, and developers to deliver some of the largest and most notable projects including transmission/distribution/substation, commercial and industrial, storm restoration, and renewable (solar and wind farms) energy. We are consistently recognized as one of the top five specialty electrical construction firms by Engineering News Record. Essential Functions

Responsible for daily administration of General Liability, Automobile and Workers' Compensation claims; reviews and evaluates all work-related accident reports for completeness and clarity of data; analyze data to ensure compliance with policy and regulatory requirements.

Educate and advise employees and departments on compliance issues pertaining to workers' compensation policies, procedures, state statutes and regulations.

Maintain contact with individuals both inside and outside of the company who might have an affect on workers' compensation, health and safety issues.

Identify and analyze problems regarding workers' compensation claims; Recommend investigation and surveillance on employees through a third-party administrator (TPA); Monitor attendance and medical appointments of employees on workers' compensation.

Refine methods of recording workers' compensation injury information; Review records and reports claims to ensure compliance with state statutes; Maintain and audit workers' compensation data and payroll system; Troubleshoot and resolves discrepancies in the data.

Coordinate with the Safety Department and Operations to develop and implement comprehensive light duty and return to work programs to reduce workers' compensation costs and minimize lost time

Work closely with FMLA administrator on cases where workers' compensation, ADA, and FMLA intersect.

Assist in preparing claim trend reports as needed for senior management and Operations. Including, but not limited to monthly and quarterly loss run reports, open litigation reports, annual claims cost, and other custom reports.

Identify claim trends and coordinate with Safety Department to recommend safety measures to eliminate or reduce incidence of occupational injuries.

Coordinate and conduct training on proper Workers' Compensation procedures.

Serve as a resource and provide authoritative advice and guidance regarding casualty and property insurance for the legal team, operations, and safety department.

Work with MYR's Fleet Department to file auto claims directly against at-fault third-party's insurance carrier to cover first party property damage.

Manage and report on TPA's subrogation recovery performance.

Coordinate with Operations to investigate, evaluate and respond directly to minor third-party claims, including denial letters, negotiating settlements, and executing claim releases.

Assist the Director of Risk Management in the management of Third-Party Claims Administrator (RFP, quarterly claims reviews, claims handling efficiency, financial analysis).

Other duties as assigned.

Regular and predictable attendance.

Essential functions of this position are to be performed at a company-designated office or field location.

Understand and comply with the Company's Code of Business Conduct and Ethics Policy and other industry-specific professional and ethical standards. ABOUT YOU

Qualifications

Minimum 7 years of experience in insurance claims management. Relevant experience related to automobile,... For full info follow application link.

MYR Group, Inc. and our subsidiaries are proud to be Equal Opportunity